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Next editions Next editions and entries to the briefing General University notices Notification of early closing of Great Horton Road entrance EcoverCity Symposium - Education Architecture Regeneration Microsoft Office 2007 - what's all the fuss about? Counselling Service - Smoking Cessation Bike to Work Week, 16th - 24th June 2007 Think Businees - would you like to be our next photographer? The International Centre for Participation Studies (ICPS) Open Day - 12th June 2007 2007-08 Handbook for New Staff - your assistance required 40th Anniversary of the Research Unit in South East European Studies Staff attendance at the July Award Ceremonies (reminder) Training and Development Opportunities for Staff Clearing Training Days 2007 Staff Training Opportunities Arts on Campus CLiCKWIND - pick of the Week in the Guardian Guide (again!) Fit to Media at Gallery II Lectures, seminars, conferences and newsletters Research Bulletin Jobs Job Vacancies at the University

Next editions and entries to the briefing

• Tuesday 19 June
• Monday 25 June
• Monday 2 July

Please keep entries concise with, if necessary, a link to further details on the web. Please check entries for accuracy and timeliness before sending. Deadline for entries is (generally) 12 noon each Friday.

Email: briefing@bradford.ac.uk

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General University notices

Notification of early closing of Great Horton Road entrance

Due to work on the floors the above area will be closed to access this evening (Monday 11 June) from 5pm rather than the usual 6pm. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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EcoverCity Symposium - Education Architecture Regeneration

19th June 2007, 9.30am - 4.00pm
@ The Norcroft Centre, University of Bradford

In celebration of Architecture week 2007, the University of Bradford and Arup invite you to be part of symposium based on the themes of Education and the Built Environment. The event will showcase international innovation in the area of educational architecture and sustainable development including perspectives from our own Ecoversity Programme and Harvard’s University’s Green Campus Initiative.

A detailed itinerary and information on booking are available from the Ecoversity website:

http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/ecoversity/econews/city.php

All welcome.

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Microsoft Office 2007 - what's all the fuss about?

Microsoft Office 2007 is here, and it looks very different! Students are arriving with Office 2007 installed on their computers, or sending Office
2007 attachments by e-mail.

At the University of Bradford, the Student Public Cluster computers will be upgraded over the summer and will have Office 2007 installed by the start of the academic year. A roll-out and training programme is already in progress for some pilot groups of staff, and it is expected that the main move will take place after Christmas. If your department is supported by the IT Services (Computer Centre), your Computer Officer will be in touch later in the year to discuss plans. If you are not supported your department's Computer Officer will be responsible for the roll-out. For more details, read the Learner Support Services bulletin at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/news/bulletin/2007-05/office2007.php

However, there is no need to panic! Office 2007 files can be opened with earlier versions of Office. A brief overview of the new look, and issues to consider, is given in a guide 'Moving to Microsoft Office 2007 - a Guide for Staff' which can be found at:
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/documentation/index.php#Wordprocessing

Staff who tried out Office 2007 at the recent Learning Teaching and Assessment Conference responded very positively. A typical comment was "Looks impressive and quite intuitive to use!"

A series of presentations are taking place over the summer, and further dates will be organised in the Autumn term. These will give you a chance to see the new features of Office 2007, and to ask any questions. Dates are:

• Thursday 14 June, 1 - 2pm, Room C7, Richmond Building
• Wednesday 20 June, 9.30 - 10.30am, Interactive Learning Centre, School of Health Studies
• Wednesday 11 July, 1 - 2pm, Room C7, Richmond Building
• Monday 16 July, 1 - 2pm, Old Lecture Theatre, School of Health Studies.

The latest details of training and support will be posted on the IT Staff Training News page at :
http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/training/news-staff.php

In the meantime if you have any questions or concerns please direct them by e-mail to ictservicedesk@bradford.ac.uk

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Counselling Service - Smoking Cessation

From July 1st there will be no more smoking in public places. If you are thinking of giving up smoking at this point in time there is plenty of help around.

The following websites are full of information about stopping smoking and where to get support locally.

http://www.gosmokefree.co.uk/ (external link, will open in a new window)

https://data.gosmokefree.co.uk/LocalServiceDetails.aspx?ID=88 (external link, will open in a new window)

The Counselling Service and Occupational Health (University) also have a range of leaflets that may help you to stop. If you want to talk to someone in the Counselling Service, you can make an appointment by phoning 235750, emailing counselling@bradford.ac.uk or via the website http://www.bradford.ac.uk/counselling.

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Bike to Work Week, 16th - 24th June 2007

A number of events and activities are taking place for Bike to Work Week 2007. All events are free of charge and there are events for all levels, from beginners sessions through to a morning ride in from Keighley to the University of Bradford main Campus.

Full details are at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/ecoversity/econews/bike.php

Free Bike Maintenance Session

Get your bike in good condition for riding at these free Bike Maintenance Sessions in the lead up to Bike to Work Week

13th June. 12.30 - 1.30pm. These will take place in the Engineering workshops behind the Tasmin Little Music Centre

All welcome.

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Think Business - would you like to be our next photographer?

Please pass to local people who might be interested in this contract.

Think Business@Bradford is looking for an aspiring photographer to take photos of each new business going through the start-up programme to use in our promotions and we are inviting you to show us what you can do.

This is a great opportunity to build a first photography portfolio, get some experience to progress your business to the next level, diversify your media offering, or try photography out before deciding if it’s the career for you.

For more information, go to our website: http://www.brad.ac.uk/thinkbusiness/news/phototender.php

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The International Centre for Participation Studies (ICPS) Open Day - 12th June 2007

The International Centre for Participation Studies (ICPS) would like to invite you to our Open Day on 12th June between 10:30am and 5:30pm at our offices on the first floor of the Ashfield Building on Bradford University's main campus.

Full details are at: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/acad/peace/news/ICPS_Open_Day.php

All welcome.

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2007-08 Handbook for New Staff - your assistance required

People Development are starting work on the 2007 - 08 Handbook for New Staff. The current version may be downloaded in Word format from: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/hbk/about.php

If colleagues notice any inaccuracies, could they please copy the relevant section(s) into a separate Word document, make any required changes, and send the edited document(s) to: staffdev@bradford.ac.uk, (Please quote “Updates for Staff Handbook 2007-08” in the subject line).

However:

to avoid potential duplications or contradictions - please work collaboratively with colleagues and, where necessary, let the relevant head of department check that the updated info is OK; and only send one updated section (or sections) from each department or School

try to keep the information as brief as possible, and remember that it is aimed at new staff;

try to ensure that the text and any images submitted are DDA-compliant, if possible (but we will also be checking this anyway);

all updates to be submitted by the end of June, if possible.

Thanks for your help!

People Development

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40th Anniversary of the Research Unit in South East European Studies

The Research Unit in South East European Studies (formerly the Postgraduate School of Yugoslav Studies) is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year.

To mark this occasion a day of celebration is being organised on Wednesday 20 June. A display is being prepared which will present an account of activity in relation to South Eastern Europe with which the University has been associated. This will be mounted in the atrium of the J.B.P. Library, and formally opened at 4.00 pm. This will be followed at 5.00 pm by refreshments served in the Common Room of the Bradford Centre for International Development, on the ground floor of the Pemberton Building. Finally, we will be gathering for a celebratory dinner at The Olive Tree Greek Restaurant, Rodley Lane, Leeds, at 7.30 pm

Full details are at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/peace/research/rusees.php

All welcome.

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Staff attendance at the July Award Ceremonies (reminder)

Information for staff who wish to attend the award ceremonies on 18, 19 and 20 July 2007 is now available on the web. If you wish to participate in the academic procession or apply for a guest ticket please complete the Staff Reply Form available on line at:

http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/student-Registry/DegreeCeremonies/staff.htm

If you have any queries with regard to the arrangements please contact Louise Stead ext. 3057 or email: l.j.stead2@bradford.ac.uk

Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 25 June 2007.

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Training and Development Opportunities for Staff

Clearing Training Days 2007

Training Sessions have been scheduled for Tuesday 3 July (9.30am and 1.30pm sessions) and Thursday 12 July (9.30am and 1.30pm sessions). These will take place in the JB Priestley Library, in rooms 01.4 and 01.53.

Attendance at one 3 hour session (morning or afternoon) on either day is considered sufficient to provide all staff working on the Helpline the necessary experience (revision) in dealing with callers and working with relevant SAINT screens. This session may also assist departmental staff by providing a framework for base room activity.

A drop-in session has been arranged for Tuesday 14th August (11am - 2pm) in room 01.53 as a refresher session for any staff volunteers who want to practice any aspect of the Clearing Helpline.

Even if you are already familiar with the above SAINT-based facilities, it is essential that all those intending to support confirmation and clearing activities, either on the Helpline, or at departmental level attend a training session.

To reserve a place at one of the July training sessions, please complete a booking form at the following web page:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/development/index.php?course=CLHT

Confirmation of your place and any final details will be sent to you during the week prior to the training.

Irene O'Hara
Enquiries Manager
Ext: 6235
Email: iohara1@bradford.ac.uk

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Staff Training Opportunities

Also see - http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/index.php?section=diary

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Arts on Campus

CLiCKWIND - (pick of the week in the Guardian Guide - again!)

by Judith Adams

Produced by Theatre in the Mill

Starts at the University of Bradford Atrium and performed in locations around campus Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th, Friday 8th June, then Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th June

With start times of 7pm, 8pm & 9pm

Tickets cost £6.50/£4 and can be reserved by calling the ticketline: 01274 233200

Imagine the University in 1000 years time where global warming has lain waste to the environment and the only protection can be found under a bio-dome. Are you made of the right stuff to be allowed in? Will you sign up to its core mission statement: Enrol. Be Useful. Watch Out. This outstanding piece of Theatre allows the audience to walk around the Campus on a journey on a guided tour (headsets included) of this new world.

Don’t miss your chance to experience something never seen before . . .

Places are very limited so please book in advance.

Full details from: http://www.brad.ac.uk/theatre/

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Fit to Media at Gallery II

Friday 1 June - Friday 22 June 2007

Weekdays 11am - 5pm (Thursdays until 6pm) FREE

Fit To Media exhibits the very best work from Final-Year and Master's students from the Department of Electronic Imaging and Media Communications (EIMC). All students have participated in courses specifically concerned with the relationship between the Contemporary Visual Arts and New Media.

http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/gallery/media.php

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Lectures, seminars, conferences and newsletters

Research Bulletin

The latest edition of the Research Bulletin is available on the web at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/rkts/researchsupp.php?content=researchbulletins

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Jobs

Job Vacancies at the University

Current vacancies at the University can be found at the Personnel website:

http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/personnel/jobvacancies/

The weekly bulletin can also be found as a pdf from the same page.

If you would like to receive the weekly vacancy bulletin by either e-mail or a paper copy please email Alexa Copley at a.copley@bradford.ac.uk

All queries should be directed to Personnel: ext: 5347, email: personnel@bradford.ac.uk

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